Now that the conclave will begin on Tuesday, let us continue to lift the Cardinals who will select our next pope in our prayers. There’s a few helpful links that you may wish to bookmark for the exciting days ahead listed below.

Here’s a well-done video from Catholic News Service on the making of the pope…

Focus.org offers How the Papal Announcement is made in Latin, complete with videos of previous announcements of Benedict XVI, John Paul II, John Paul I. You can also sign up for their Pope Alarm so as not to miss the news of a new pope that follows the “white smoke”.

Benedict XVI will be “Pontiff emeritus” or “Pope emeritus”, as Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., director of the Holy See Press Office, reported in a press conference on th final days of the current pontificate. He will keep the name of “His Holiness, Benedict XVI” and will dress in a simple white cassock without the mozzetta (elbow-length cape).

Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious

Welcome to the Back Porch

The Back Porch is where I love to visit. Here it's coffee and conversation, and where the faith-sharing is often a friendly mix of catechesis and cannoli. It's a place where I can be unplugged... yet connected to the people and things I care about. It's also the name of my blog.

Feel free to subscribe to my RSS feed at the top of the page, or by email below.

A special welcome to my guests from the Among Women blog! Thanks for making the move with me!

Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Humility is a foundational virtue for all virtuous living, but it is profoundly needed when we are reaching out to loved ones who are distant or estranged from the Church. Sr Theresa Aletheia Noble is my guest and we discuss tips for gently inviting loved ones back. Listen here.